Interim Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Derby
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: 6–12 Month FTC
Working Pattern: Hybrid

We are supporting a growing organisation in Derby to appoint a Financial Controller on a 6–12 month fixed-term contract to support the finance function during a key period.

This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility across financial control, reporting, cash management and process improvement, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations
• Leading month-end close, including journals and first review (eg payroll postings)
• Production of board packs and supporting analysis
• Overhead analysis and forecasting, including monthly reviews with budget holders
• Daily cash management and cashflow forecasting
• Management of invoice finance facility
• Raising sales invoices and supporting commercial discussions
• Managing the audit process across multiple entities
• VAT calculations and submissions (including partial VAT)
• Regulatory submissions (P11D(b), FRS102, ERS)
• Managing outsourced payroll provider and supporting junior finance staff
• Providing holiday cover across key finance processes
• Driving process improvement and supporting ad hoc finance queries

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level or stepping up into the role
• Strong technical and commercial finance experience
• Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills

The Opportunity

• 6–12 month fixed-term contract
• Derby-based with hybrid working
• £60,000 – £70,000 salary
• Broad role with strong exposure across the business
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing organisation